SPENCERVILLE (WLIO) — Spencerville picked up a key Northwest Conference win, slipping past Bluffton 35-33 in a matchup between two teams near the top of the league standings.

The Bearcats were led by Tatum Schwartz, who scored a team-high 10 points. Briley Cook added eight points for Spencerville, including a post bucket after a defensive stop.

Bluffton stayed within striking distance throughout, getting baskets from Greta Myers and Maelee Miller to briefly take the lead. Jenna Wannemacher knocked down a tough shot late in the first half to keep the game tight.

In the end, Spencerville made just enough plays to escape with the two-point win, staying within one game of Columbus Grove in the conference race.

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